Veterans Day

Today is a special day. It is not only 11-11-11. It is my daughter-in-laws birthday. She is as special as the date. It is also Veterans Day. Many of us take our armed forces for granted. We know they are there to protect us, but we have no idea the hardships they go through to do so. I do not think anyone can understand the horror of war, unless you have been there to hear the sounds, smell the smells and see the bloodshed. The brave men and women of the US Armed Forces have lived this. The veterans of all wars, with the exception of the Vietnam war, have been admired for their patriotism. It took years for many of us to say thank you to the Vietnam soldiers. I do not understand why how we could have been so callous to them, when they were only following orders from our government. That was a sad time for America, and unfortunately, no matter how much we say thanks today, it can never erase the hurt of years ago. So, thank you to all of our Veterans. We would not be here without you.